New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Temilola Oluwatosin Sobowale

Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in San Francisco, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
5024997
NY reg #

The record in one line

Temilola Oluwatosin Sobowale has held an active New York bar license for 14 years — admitted in 2012, longer-tenured than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

14 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Columbia
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5024997
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Temilola Oluwatosin Sobowale is registered as bar number 5024997 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2012, representing roughly 14 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Airbnb, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94103. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: COLUMBIA, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Temilola Oluwatosin Sobowale was admitted in 2012, giving 14 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

14 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Above this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Above this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

How Temilola compares to fellow Columbia alumni

Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Temilola Oluwatosin Sobowale is longer-tenured than 1% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

14 years vs. Columbia alumni

Years since admission — 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school

14 Top 99% higher than 1% of 2,473 fellow alumni

5–10: 27 fellow alumni (1%). Below this entry. 10–15: 118 fellow alumni (5%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 222 fellow alumni (9%). Above this entry. 20–25: 799 fellow alumni (32%). Above this entry. 25–30: 551 fellow alumni (22%). Above this entry. 30–35: 544 fellow alumni (22%). Above this entry. 35–40: 212 fellow alumni (9%). Above this entry. This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5024997
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Airbnb
City
San Francisco, CA
ZIP Code
94103
Phone
(929) 274-5938

Education

COLUMBIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Temilola Oluwatosin Sobowale's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

Source: NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.

Other Attorneys at Airbnb

Michele Nicole Bradley Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday Megan Cacace Currently registered Brennan Alexandra Calinda Currently registered Neal Scott Cohen Currently registered Kadeem Andre Cooper Currently registered
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Nearby Attorneys in San Francisco, CA

Gian-Michele A Marca Currently registered Abena Korantema Ababio Currently registered Samuel Louis Aber Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday Sarah Elizabeth Aberg Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday Darren James Abernethy Currently registered

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Before you rely on this record

Temilola Oluwatosin Sobowale is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Temilola Sobowale licensed?

Temilola Sobowale is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Temilola Oluwatosin Sobowale admitted to the bar?

Temilola Oluwatosin Sobowale was admitted to the bar in 2012.

Where did Temilola Oluwatosin Sobowale go to law school?

Temilola Oluwatosin Sobowale attended COLUMBIA.

What company does Temilola Oluwatosin Sobowale work for?

Temilola Oluwatosin Sobowale is associated with Airbnb in San Francisco, CA.

Is Temilola Oluwatosin Sobowale in good standing?

Yes, Temilola Oluwatosin Sobowale has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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